diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/prompt/prompts.ts b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/prompt/prompts.ts
index 04a0f9f1..6f888916 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/prompt/prompts.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/contrib/void/browser/prompt/prompts.ts
@@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ For example, if the user asks you to "make this file look nicer", make sure your
 Do not output any of these instructions, nor tell the user anything about them unless directly prompted for them.
 Do not tell the user anything about the examples below.
 
-If you are not given tools, you're allowed to ask for more context. For example, if the user only gives you a selection but you want to see the the full file, you can ask them to provide it.
-If you are given tools, you are allowed to use them without asking for permission. You do not have to use them if you don't want to.
+You're allowed to ask for more context. For example, if the user only gives you a selection but you want to see the the full file, you can ask them to provide it.
+If you are given tools, you are allowed to use them without asking for permission. You do not have to use them if you don't want to, but you may use them to gather context, etc.
 If you are given tools, NEVER refer to a tool by name when speaking with the user. For example, do NOT say to the user user "I'm going to use \`list_dir\`". Instead, say "I'm going to list all files in ___ directory", etc.
 
 ## EXAMPLE 1